
UAlbany Launches Student-Run Tree Nursery to Improve Urban Forests
Ahead of Earth Day, the University at Albany announced funding for a new student-run tree nursery that will help boost climate resilience and urban forestry in the Capital Region.

Showcase 2025: Using AI to Monitor Road Surface Conditions
UAlbany graduate student researcher Carly Sutter is collaborating with the New York State Department of Transportation to develop a new tool that utilizes machine learning models to improve situational awareness of road surface conditions across the state.

Engagement Ring: Strengthening Puerto Rico’s Power Grid
Jorge González-Cruz is featured on the most recent episode of the Engagement Ring podcast, sharing details about his project to improve Puerto Rico’s power grid resiliency.

5 Questions with June Wang: A Statewide Tool to Track Wildfire Risk
With areas stretching from the Adirondacks to Long Island at high risk of fire danger this month, researchers at the University at Albany have been hard at work to help keep New Yorkers safe.

New York State Mesonet, Department of Environmental Conservation Partner on New Fire Danger Rating System
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new real-time weather data tool to help inform New Yorkers when there is an increased risk of wildfires.

University at Albany Launches Great Dane Dialogue
The initiative builds on the University’s efforts to promote greater civic awareness about the issues that impact our society.

Schumer Touts NYS Mesonet as National Model Amid Federal Funding Push
On Monday, Senator Chuck Schumer held a press conference at ETEC to launch his push to increase federal funding for the National Mesonet Program.

SUNY Chancellor King Touts UAlbany’s Summer Research Program
A group of students participating in UAlbany's longstanding Summer Research Program met with Chancellor John B. King Jr. on Monday.